Fremont County Bulletin Board

8 a.m. Cañonland Walkers & Hikers will meet at Village Inn parking lot to hike Bear Creek Trail No. 666. For more information, call 276-0542. Visit the website at canonlandwalkerhikers.org for information about walks and hikes.

10 a.m. to noon Fremont Retired School Employees will hold a Coffee and Continental Breakfast at the Garden Park Facility (Kiva Room) at 201 N. Sixth St. Membership in the organization is open to any retired public employee in Fremont County. Those wishing to attend may call Judy at 719-431-2083 by Aug. 12 so organizers may get a count to food services.

10:30 a.m. Caregivers Connection will meet the second and fourth Wednesdays of every month at Sangre de Cristo Hospice at 601 Greenwood Ave. For more information, call 275-1261 and ask for Debbie Giem. No registration required.

Noon AA meeting at 715 Elm Ave.

4:30 p.m. TOPS CO96 weight-loss support group in Florence. Weigh-in starts at 4:30 p.m., meeting starts at 5 p.m. at St. Benedict's Catholic Church, 622 W. Second St. in Florence. For more information, call 784-2131 or 269-3978.

5:30 p.m. Free line dance lessons will be offered every Wednesday at VFW Post 2788 in Penrose.

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6:30 p.m. ARC (All Recovery In Christ), a 12-Step program, will be at the Evangelical Free Church in the annex building, 3000 East Main St. The program is for anyone struggling with addiction of any kind. For more information, call 240-0193 or 784-9999.

6:30 p.m. AA meeting at 715 Elm Ave.

6:30-8 p.m. NAMI connection recovery support group meeting in the old board room at St. Thomas More Hospital at 1338 Phay Ave. This is a support group for adults with mental illness. For more information, call 547-5174.

7-8:30 p.m. Entertainment in the Park will feature Michael and Dawn Moon, playing a variety of music in Pioneer Park in Florence.

7 p.m. Dance to the music of the Mountain Blue Band at the GAC, 728 Main St. Dance is open to everyone. Snacks at break time. $2 donation.

9:30-11:30 a.m. Colorado Legal Services will have a staff member available for case intake interviews at the Fremont County Administration Building at 615 Macon Ave. Clients will be seen on a walk-in, first-come, first served basis. Those who are aware of clients who may qualify for Colorado Legal Services representation, have the client call the office toll-free at 1-800-395-2465.

10:30 a.m. to noon Laughter Class at the Golden Age Center, 728 Main St. For more information, call Darla at 276-2893.

1 p.m. Royal Gorge Kiwanis Club of Cañon City meets at the Habitat for Humanity Community Room, 727 S. Eighth St. For more information, call 371-3724.

1 p.m. Duplicate Bridge Club will meet at the Fellowship Hall of the Christian Family Fellowship Church, 1011 Monroe.

1-3 p.m. to noon Writer's Critique Group meets the second and fourth Thursdays of the month at the J.C. Fremont Library in Florence. For more information, call Vaughn (Von) Neeld at 275-3105 or email vaughnneeld@hotmail.com

5 p.m. Bingo at the Florence American Legion Post No. 25 at 209 E. Front St. in Florence. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Bingo starts at 7 p.m. For more information, call 784-6125.

5:30 p.m. TOPS C0549 weight-loss support group meeting at Free Methodist Church at Fifth Street and Griffin Avenue. For more information, call 315-2627.

6:30 p.m. Civil Air Patrol, USAF Auxiliary meeting will be in the Florence Police Department at 600 W. Third St. in Florence. For more information, call Bryce Nelson at 269-8040.

6:30 p.m. DivorceCare divorce recovery seminar and support group will meet at the Evangelical Free Church at 3000 E. Main St. Child care also is provided. Features nationally recognized experts on topics, such as anger, loneliness, depression, new relationships, child care and forgiveness. For more information, call 275-6867 or 276-1204.

7-9 p.m. Victorian Dance Classes will be offered the second and fourth Thursdays at the Fremont Center for the Arts at 505 Macon Ave. First class is free. For more information, call 276-2842.

6 p.m. Chicken fried steak and all the fixings will be served to Elks and their guests in the Elks Down Under at the Canon City Elks Lodge No. 610 at 404 Macon Ave. Meals are $8.

6:30 p.m. AA meeting at 715 Elm Ave.

8 p.m. Karaoke by Jada will be at the VFW in Penrose. Open to the public.

Saturday

7 a.m. The Royal Gorge Amateur Radio Club meets at Mr. Ed's restaurant for a Dutch treat breakfast. For more information, call Chuck Ward at 275-5709.

7-10 a.m. Chili's will offer Benefit Breakfast for Family Crisis Services. Tickets are $7 for adults, $5 for children 2-9 and free for children under 2. For tickets call 275-2429.

8 a.m-1 p.m. Community Markets, sponsored by Deer Mountain Community Organization will be at 2995 CR 27A next to the store on Copper Gulch Road. Vendor spaces are $10 and will continue each Saturday through Sept.21 (except Aug. 10 and Sept. 7) Sell your flea market, swap meet and yard sale items, home business products, home produce and cottage foods products right in your neighborhood.

3-4 p.m. The Wet Mountain Valley Support Group for families with children or adults with special needs and developmental disabilities will be offered in the West Custer County Library Community Room at 209 Main St. in Westcliffe. There will be monthly topics, activities and information about support services available in the area. Children and family members are welcome to attend.

5-7:30 p.m. Third annual Bids & BBQ will begin with barbecue for dinner with all the fixings in Harrison School at 920 Field Ave. Activities include silent auction and entertainment to support the Boys & Girls Club. Table sponsors will be $200 (six guests and two club youth), $25 for individual tickets or sponsor a club youth. Tickets are available by calling 345-4038 of visiting City Market or the Boys & Girls Club.

5:30-9:30 p.m. Saturday Night games and treats at the Florence Senior Community Center. $2 suggested donation.

6:30 p.m. AA meeting at 715 Elm Ave.

8 p.m. Live band will be in the VFW in Penrose. No cover charge and open to the public.

9-10 a.m. "Peace in Motion" exercise club meets for relaxing and meditative stretching, balance, Chi Gong at Shepherd of the Hills Church, 801 Sheridan Ave. For more information, call 275-3494.

Noon AA meeting at 715 Elm Ave.

Noon-1 p.m. Al-Anon meeting at the E. Free Church, 3000 E. Main St.

12:30-5 p.m. Monday games and treats at the Florence Community Senior Center at 100 Railroad St. $2 suggested donation.

4-5 p.m. Ribbon cutting and open house for SPIN on the Northside at 517 N. Diamond Ave. For information, call 275-1950.

6 p.m. TOPS CO468 weight-loss support group. Weigh-in starts at 6 p.m., meeting at 7 p.m. at the Free Methodist Church at Fifth Street and Griffin Avenue. For more information, call 275-0858 or 269-3978.

6:30 p.m. AA meeting at 715 Elm Ave.

7 p.m. Bingo at the Florence Eagles at 117 S. Petroleum Ave. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Sales start at 6:30 p.m. with the games beginning at 7 p.m. Food is available. For more information, call 784-3844.

7-8 p.m. Free identity theft and prepaid legal services seminar. For more information and location, call Brenda King at 429-9999.

Tuesday

7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Cañon City Farmers Market will be featured in the Macon Plaza between Fifth and Sixth on Macon Avenue. Activities include produce vendors, crafts, a food court, entertainment, story hour and more.

8 a.m. the Cañonland Walkers will meet at the Sells Trailhead at the end of Sells off Ninth Street and past the Surgery Center. For more information, call 276-0542 or visit canonlandwalkershikers.org.

9-11:45 a.m. Clothes, shoes, coats and much more, a free community service at 3180 E. Main. For more information, call Nora Sedillo at 372-3163.

Noon Cañon City Noon Lions Club meeting at the Abbey Events Center at 2951 E. U.S. 50.

Noon-1 p.m. Free lunch provided at Mercy Today Ministries at 629 Harrison St. Open to all in need. For more information, call 276-9242.

1-2:30 p.m. 7th Floral Food Pantry distributes food boxes to all in need at 701 Floral Ave. No registration required. Bring an ID and a box if they have one.

1 p.m. National Mah Jongg League games at Chelsea's Chapel, 307 E. Second St., in Florence. Beginners and experienced players welcome. For more information, call 784-3272 or 372-7870.

1-3 p.m. Senior's Open Bowling at the Florence Fremont Bowling Lanes. $1 per game and $1 for shoes.

2-3 p.m. Congressman Lamborn's Fifth Congressional District Representative meeting at the Florence City Council Chamber at 600 W. Third St.

5:30 p.m. Bingo at the Florence Elks at 131 E. Front St. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Bingo starts at 7 p.m. Snacks are available for purchase. For more information, call 784-3892.

6:30 p.m. AA meeting at 715 Elm Ave.

6:30-8:30 p.m. DivorceCare and DivorceCare for Kids recovery seminar and support group meets at the Evangelical Free Church, 3000 E. Main St. Child care provided. For more information, call 275-0581 or 371-5438.

6:45-8 p.m. Live Long, Live Strong free seminar is a proven anti aging breakthrough. Learn how to become stronger by fighting the oxidative stress in your body which helps allow more than 300 diseases. Call 371-4238 for meeting location.

7 p.m. Cañon City/Florence branch of Serendipity Peak Dulcimer Club meeting for dulcimers at the Cañon Community Baptist Church at 1117 Monroe Ave.

7 p.m. Texas Hold 'em will be at the VFW in Penrose. Sign up at 6:30 p.m. Food available.

Wednesday

8 a.m. Cañonland Walkers & Hikers will meet at Village Inn parking lot to hike Brown's Creek Trail. For more information, call 276-0542. Visit the website at canonlandwalkerhikers.org for information about walks and hikes.

10:30 a.m. Caregivers Connection will meet the second and fourth Wednesdays of every month at Sangre de Cristo Hospice at 601 Greenwood Ave. For more information, call 275-1261 and ask for Debbie Giem. No registration required.

Noon AA meeting at 715 Elm Ave.

4:30 p.m. TOPS CO96 weight-loss support group in Florence. Weigh-in starts at 4:30 p.m., meeting starts at 5 p.m. at St. Benedict's Catholic Church, 622 W. Second St. in Florence. For more information, call 784-2131 or 269-3978.

5:30 p.m. Free line dance lessons will be offered every Wednesday at VFW Post 2788 in Penrose.

6:30 p.m. ARC (All Recovery In Christ), a 12-Step program, will be at the Evangelical Free Church in the annex building, 3000 East Main St. The program is for anyone struggling with addiction of any kind. For more information, call 240-0193 or 784-9999.

6:30 p.m. AA meeting at 715 Elm Ave.

6:30-8 p.m. NAMI connection recovery support group meeting in the old board room at St. Thomas More Hospital at 1338 Phay Ave. This is a support group for adults with mental illness. For more information, call 547-5174.

7-8:30 p.m. Entertainment in the Park will feature Sage Sisters performing pics and strings, followed by Barry's Back Porch performing bluegrass in Pioneer Park in Florence.

9:30-11:30 a.m. Colorado Legal Services will have a staff member available for case intake interviews at the Fremont County Administration Building at 615 Macon Ave. Clients will be seen on a walk-in, first-come, first served basis. Those who are aware of clients who may qualify for Colorado Legal Services representation, have the client call the office toll-free at 1-800-395-2465.

10 a.m.-5 p.m. The Olde Schoolhouse Quilters' 15th annual quilt show at 320 S. Fourth St. in Westcliffe. New and antique quilts will be displayed, a boutique with beautiful quilted and quilt-related items for sale, and an area for visitors to practice or learn hand quilting. In addition, the 2013 raffle quilt, "La Dolce Vita," will be on display and tickets will be sold at the show.

10:30 a.m. to noon Laughter Class at the Golden Age Center, 728 Main St. For more information, call Darla at 276-2893.

6:30 p.m. Civil Air Patrol, USAF Auxiliary meeting will be in the Florence Police Department at 600 W. Third St. in Florence. For more information, call Bryce Nelson at 269-8040.

6:30 p.m. DivorceCare divorce recovery seminar and support group will meet at the Evangelical Free Church at 3000 E. Main St. Childcare also is provided. Features nationally recognized experts on topics, such as anger, loneliness, depression, new relationships, child care and forgiveness. For more information, call 275-6867 or 276-1204.

7-9 p.m. Victorian Dance Classes will be offered the second and fourth Thursdays at the Fremont Center for the Arts at 505 Macon Ave. First class is free. For more information, call 276-2842.

7 p.m. Texas Hold 'em will be at the VFW in Penrose. Sign up at 6:30 p.m. Food available.

Friday, Aug. 30

9-10 a.m. "Peace in Motion" exercise club meets for relaxing and meditative stretching, balance, Chi Gong at Shepherd of the Hills Church, 801 Sheridan Ave. For more information, call 275-3494.

10 a.m.-5 p.m. The Olde Schoolhouse Quilters' 15th annual quilt show at 320 S. Fourth St. in Westcliffe. New and antique quilts will be displayed, a boutique with beautiful quilted and quilt-related items for sale, and an area for visitors to practice or learn hand quilting. In addition, the 2013 raffle quilt, "La Dolce Vita," will be on display and tickets will be sold at the show.

6 p.m. "Captain's Courageous" will be shown in the Christie Theater at 505 Macon Ave. The film is based on the novel by Rudyard Kipling, which follow the adventures of a 15-year-old spoiled rich boy, who falls overboard. When he is rescued by a fishing boat, he is put to work, which transforms him. Free for FCA members. Enter on west side entrance on Fifth Street. Metal folding chairs. Bring cushion or own chair.

6:30 p.m. AA meeting at 715 Elm Ave.

8 p.m. Karaoke by Jada at the VFW in Penrose. Open to the public

Saturday, Aug. 31

7 a.m. The Royal Gorge Amateur Radio Club meets at Mr. Ed's restaurant for a Dutch treat breakfast. For more information, call Chuck Ward at 275-5709.

8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Community Markets, sponsored by Deer Mountain Community Organization will be at 2995 CR 27A next to the store on Copper Gulch Road. Vendor spaces are $10 and will continue each Saturday through Sept.21 (except Aug. 10 and Sept. 7) Sell your flea market, swap meet and yard sale items, home business products, home produce and cottage foods products right in your neighborhood.

10 a.m.-5 p.m. The Olde Schoolhouse Quilters' 15th annual quilt show at 320 S. Fourth St. in Westcliffe. New and antique quilts will be displayed, a boutique with beautiful quilted and quilt-related items for sale, and an area for visitors to practice or learn hand quilting. In addition, the 2013 raffle quilt, "La Dolce Vita," will be on display and tickets will be sold at the show.

Noon AA meeting at 715 Elm Ave.

3-4 p.m. The Wet Mountain Valley Support Group for families with children or adults with special needs and developmental disabilities will be offered in the West Custer County Library Community Room at 209 Main St. in Westcliffe. There will be monthly topics, activities and information about support services available in the area. Children and family members are welcome to attend.

5:30-9:30 p.m. Saturday Night games and treats at the Florence Senior Community Center. $2 suggested donation.

6:30 p.m. AA meeting at 715 Elm Ave.

8 p.m. Live band will be in the VFW in Penrose. No cover charge and open to the public.